Newgate knocker
Newgate knocker · Newgate knockers
A lock of hair worn twisted back toward the earA lock of hair worn twisted back toward the ear.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, obsolete, slang)A lock of hair worn twisted back toward the ear.
Origin
Supposed to resemble the knocker on the prisoners' door at Newgate.Supposed to resemble the knocker on the prisoners' door at Newgate.
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Forms
plural: Newgate knockers| Singular | Newgate knocker |
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